Aug
17
2006The Descent
Emmons Glacier, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, USA
Canon Powershot SD500 | 1/640 sec | F/7.1
Against the better advice of several friends (though not all of them!) who considered this image not blog-worthy, I’m posting this photo of my fellow ropemates on the descent from the summit. I like the dramatic perspective that showcases the steep incline and the gapping crevasse looming next to the climbers… And of course, it’s yet another shot of Little Tahoma in the background! 🙂
What do you think?
Nate
I think I want to see something from your recent Banff trip, smartypants!!!
doodlehedz
holy freaking sweet…we don’t see too much of that down here in new york. the bluishness of the ice is amazing. Pretty close to heaven if you ask me!
bryan
i’d have to disagree with the dissenting few. this is a great shot. it provides great perspective and depth.
Andrew
Why is the snow pink-ish? The view is amazing.
anne [wideangle.ca]
The pink snow is caused by snow algae. According to the National Park Service website, “these organisms can live out their entire life-cycles on snow or ice, using wind blown or deposited minerals and decomposition materials for necessary nutrients.” They serve as food for ice worms found on glaciers. See http://www.nps.gov/noca/challenger/ch14-15.htm for details.
Beau
Wow, what a photo! My eyes followed the slope down to the people and then out to the amazing view that they are witnessing in real life.. Lovely.
Ariel
What a view!!